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AD53 EKV

2003 Renault Clio

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests33 (20 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate60.6%

Mileage

131,176 mi
Last recorded131,176 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Renault Clio61,361 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD53 EKV
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

20 pass 13 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2025 131,176 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2025 131,176 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Aug 2024 128,683 miles

All springs corroded

All underbody and components corroded

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Aug 2024 128,683 miles

All springs corroded

All underbody and components corroded

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Aug 2023 126,690 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 Aug 2022 123,712 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 19 Aug 2022 123,712 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Aug 2021 118,484 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 31 Jul 2021 118,218 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 21 Aug 2020 111,215 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2019 105,339 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2019 105,274 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2018 100,912 miles

General corrosion underneath the car

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2017 93,013 miles

front wishbones corroding

rear box mount worn / o/s/f tyre cutting out bad on edges [adv replace] / tracking / n/s/f spring corroding

Pass 15 Aug 2016 85,602 miles

corrosion on front springs x shocks / o/s/f tyre wearing on edges

n/s/f tyre splitting x nail x wearing on edges / n/s/f ball joint boot splitting

slight play in n/s/f top mount

Fail 15 Aug 2016 85,602 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

corrosion on front springs x shocks / o/s/f tyre wearing on edges

n/s/f tyre splitting x nail x wearing on edges / n/s/f ball joint boot splitting

slight play in n/s/f top mount

Pass 20 Jul 2015 78,936 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Aug 2014 75,396 miles

n/s/f abs ring snapped / slight corrosion on front springs / rear wheels slight out of shape / corrosion on front wishbones / rear flexi ferrules corroding

Fail 21 Aug 2014 75,396 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

n/s/f abs ring snapped / slight corrosion on front springs / rear wheels slight out of shape / corrosion on front wishbones / rear flexi ferrules corroding

Pass 20 Aug 2013 72,410 miles

HEADLIGHT WASHERS / CORROSION ON O/S/F BRAKE PIPE / SLIGHT CORROSION ON N/S/F SPRING / FRONT ROLL BAR DROP LINK BUSHES / CORROSION ON FRONT WISHBONES / REAR FLEXI FERRULES CORRODING

Fail 20 Aug 2013 72,410 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

HEADLIGHT WASHERS / CORROSION ON O/S/F BRAKE PIPE / SLIGHT CORROSION ON N/S/F SPRING / FRONT ROLL BAR DROP LINK BUSHES / CORROSION ON FRONT WISHBONES / REAR FLEXI FERRULES CORRODING

Pass 17 Aug 2012 69,355 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2012 69,355 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front discs corroded on inner faces

Pass 22 Aug 2011 67,324 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2011 67,308 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Sep 2010 64,242 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2010 64,242 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Aug 2009 60,799 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 56,062 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 46,909 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2007 46,909 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 24 Aug 2006 33,105 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2006 33,105 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

How Reliable is the Renault Clio?

Based on 14,729,048 MOT tests across 1,134,954 vehicles.

67.1%
Pass Rate
5,436
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
1,134,954
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 660,730
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 412,067
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 387,794
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 323,634
position lamp(s) not working 317,331
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AD53 EKV is a 2003 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.6%.

Across all 2003 Renault Clio models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.3% with a typical mileage of 61,361 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Renault Clio fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 660,730 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AD53 EKV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Clio typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 23 years old, this Renault Clio is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AD53 EKV is a 2003 Renault Clio, first registered on 6 September 2003.

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